GovCon Cyber & IT Recruiter - Full-Cycle Talent Sourcing

Rividium Inc; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RiVidium Inc is actively seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to source, screen, and secure top cyber and IT talent within government contracting. The role emphasizes DoD/IC experience, security clearances, and compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations in a fast-paced federal environment.

The ideal candidate will manage full-cycle recruiting, build a robust candidate pipeline, and collaborate with hiring managers to meet tight timelines for critical Govcon projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of technical recruiting experience with a strong focus on cyber and IT roles within Govcon.
• In-depth understanding of government contracts, including FAR/DFARS compliance, labor categories, and security clearance requirements.
• Proven ability to recruit candidates with active security clearances (e.g., TS/SCI, Secret, Public, DHS, etc.).
• Familiarity with cyber and IT terminologies, certifications (e.g., CISSP, CAP, CISM, CEH, CCNA), and emerging technologies in the federal space.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruitment tools, and sourcing platforms (e.g. Monster, indeed, and ClearanceJob).] ,

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition: Source, recruit, and hire qualified candidates for cyber and IT roles within the federal contracting sector, and Intelligence Community including positions that require high-level security clearances.
• Govcon Expertise: Leverage deep knowledge of government contracting regulations and requirements to identify and assess candidates with relevant experience in the DoD, IC, and other federal agencies.
• Full-Cycle Recruiting: Manage the entire recruitment process, from job requisition and candidate sourcing to interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding.
• Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a pipeline of pre-qualified candidates for future Govcon projects, especially those requiring niche technical skills in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and network security.
• Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers, program leads, and other stakeholders to understand job requirements, timelines, and contract needs.
• Compliance: Ensure all hiring practices comply with government regulations and internal policies, particularly in relation to security clearances and labor categories. Accurately maintain all applicant's status within the ATS.
• Market Trends: Stay up to date with trends in cyber and IT talent, compensation, and government contracting regulations to attract and retain top talent.

Skills

Govcon recruiting

Cyber & IT recruiting

Security clearances

ATS proficiency

Tools

ATS (applicant tracking systems)

Monster

Indeed

ClearanceJob

Job description

RiVidium Inc is actively seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to source, screen, and secure top cyber and IT talent within government contracting. The role emphasizes DoD/IC experience, security clearances, and compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations in a fast-paced federal environment.

The ideal candidate will manage full-cycle recruiting, build a robust candidate pipeline, and collaborate with hiring managers to meet tight timelines for critical Govcon projects.